We are beginning our small lake house build
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Just sharing the beginning of our home polish!
Comments (12)Oh no saintpfla! That's awful- I found more aquamarine in my house, we have a nice stairway in the living room with a kind of dramatic-ish wall behind it and under the wallpaper and top layer of paint, I spy aquamarine! Yes, the kickplates (or whatever the not walking on part of the stair is called) the railing spindles and wall were all aquamarine. Glad it's not there but would have loved to see a photo of the aqua palace! Just safely hid it again under several coats of white....See MoreBuilding a lake house, help with setback/where to put it on lot
Comments (21)I’m late to the party but I have to say that I wouldn’t dig one bit of dirt until you have cleared the positioning with your neighbors....even if you are obeying your setbacks. you have to live with those neighbors. So much nicer to start on good terms. we built a lake house last year and have a lot of glass with lake views to the back and both sides. My neighbors do not block any of my views and I do not block theirs. It looks to me like your home may block some of your neighbors side views I’m afraid....in that position. eta..fixed autocorrect error, lol....See MoreNot our 1st home, but advice for our 1st experience building a home
Comments (25)Hi, David, Given that your stated preference for choosing a stock plan, I suggest you have three basic options with regard to selecting the land: 1. ) Pick the land and then find a plan to suit. 2.) Pick the plan and then find land to suit. 3.) A hybrid of 1.) and 2.) Include a study period as a contingency in any land purchase offer. The study period enables you to consult with various professionals to assess the feasibility of your project. If, for whatever reason it's not feasible, you get to walk away and don't get stuck with a piece of dirt. Keep in mind your total investment includes land cost, survey/architectural design/engineering cost, site development cost, home construction cost, landscaping, and any decorating such as window treatments. If you have Realtors involved, be aware they'll expect (okay, the right word is "demand") a referral fee for recommending builders and it's likely to be one of those hush-hush, under-the-table costs. Get real-world cost information for each category and test your budget against reality so you don't end up owning land that you can't build on because you overspent on that category and don't have enough money to build the home you want on it. Real-world design cost information comes from architects and designers who do that work for a living. Real-world site work comes from site work contractors who do that for a living. Real-world construction cost information comes from builders who do that work for a living. Get your cost information from the wrong sources and you can end up with an unpleasant "surprise."...See Morefirst timers— buying land and building home in mtns. where to begin??
Comments (3)Find an architect but also check with all of the various governments to see if you can rent the place for short term although that could change. With all of the fires if I was to build in a mountain/remote area I would want to have two main ways out. Rock slides can close roads for weeks or months in mountain areas....See MoreRealtor / ERA Doty Real Estate
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